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Cash ISA top FAQs answered

We’ve answere the top questions from new Cash ISA customers.

What is a Cash ISA?

We explain what a Cash ISA is, how it works, and how to open one.

Cash ISA vs Lifetime ISA

We explain main differences between a Cash ISA and Lifetime ISA.

Cash ISA interest rates

We explain how they work and the factors influencing them.

Cash ISA vs savings accounts

We explain the differences between the two types of savings accounts.

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Cash ISA vs Stocks & Shares ISA

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How the personal savings allowance works

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Cash ISA monthly interest payments FAQs

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Saving FAQs

How many ISAs can you have?

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There's no limit on how many ISAs you can hold — the cap is on contributions: £20,000 across all your ISAs in the 2026/27 tax year. Since April 2024, you can pay into more than one ISA of the same type in a tax year. One exception: you can only pay into a single Lifetime ISA. ISA and tax rules apply.

What's the difference between easy access, notice and fixed rate savings?

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It comes down to how quickly you can reach your money. Easy access lets you withdraw whenever you like. A notice account, like the 95 Day Notice Account, needs advance notice of 95 days before you can withdraw. A 1 Year Fixed Rate locks your money away for the full term, with no withdrawals until it ends.

Can I have a Cash ISA and a Simple Saver at the same time?

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Yes. A Cash ISA and a Simple Saver are separate products, so you can hold and pay into both. Your Cash ISA payments count towards your £20,000 annual ISA allowance; your Simple Saver sits outside it. The Simple Saver allows one withdrawal per calendar month. ISA and tax rules apply.

Is my money protected if I save with Moneybox?

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Yes. Moneybox does not hold your money itself – it uses a panel of third party banks, and the banks Moneybox partners with are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). You are covered up to £120,000 per person, per bank, for your total eligible deposits with a particular bank, whether deposited through Moneybox, other providers, or directly with the bank. Find out which banks hold your money: FSCS protection and the banks we use.

How is interest on my savings taxed?

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It depends on the account. Interest earned in a Cash ISA is tax-free. Interest on other savings counts towards your Personal Savings Allowance – £1,000 tax-free for basic-rate taxpayers, £500 for higher-rate. Additional-rate taxpayers have no allowance. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.